Craftsman 580768050 Owner’s Manual

Operators Manual

[CRAFTSMAN"I

7.8 Horsepower 3000 PSI

2.5 GPM

HIGH PRESSURE WASHER CLEANING SYSTEM

Model No. 580.768050

HOURS: Mon.- FH. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST)

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Part No. B3604 Draft 0 (2/2/99) printed in the U.S.A.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

Warranty ................................ 2

Safety Rules ........................... 2--3

Assembly ............................... 4

Operation ............................. 5-9

Maintenance ......................... 10-15

Storage ................................ 16

Troubleshooting ......................... 17

Replacements parts .................... 19--27

EmissionControl

Warranty Statement .................... 28-29

How to orderparts and

requestservice .................... Backpage

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CLEANING SYSTEM

Forone year fromthe date of purchase,when thisCraftsman Cleaning System is maintained and operated accordingto the instructionsinthe owner'smanual,Sears will repair,free of charge, any defect in materialand

workmanship.

Ifthiswasher is used for commercialpurposes,this warrantyapplies for only 90 days from the date oi

purchase. Ifthiscleaningsystem isused for rental purposes,this warranty appliesfor only 30 daysafter date of purchase.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ENGINE

For twoyears from the date of purchase,when thisCraftsman engine is maintainedand operated accordingto

the instructionson the owner'smanual, Sears will repair,free of charge, any defect in matadal and workmanship.

Ifthe Craftsman engine is usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes,this warranty appliesfor only one yearfrom

the date of purchase. •....

This warranty does not cover:. !

• Expendable items such as spark plugs orair filters,whichbecome worn _udng norma!use_

• Repairs necessarybecause of operator abuseor negligence,includingdamage resultingfromno water being suppliedto pump or failureto maintain the equipment accordingto the instructionscontainedinthe

owner'smanual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE HIGH CLEANING SYSTEM TO THE. NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR DEALER IN THE UNITED STATES. i _ _ - .

Thiswarranty givesyou specificlegal dghts and you may also have otherdghts, which vary_m.mstate.t0 state.,

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 81TWA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 •

,_ CAU'FION:Before usingthis product,read this

manualand follow all Safety Rules and OperatingInstructions.

DANGER: When transporting,setting up,

adjustingor makingrepairstoyourcleaning system,always disconnectthe spark plugwire

and place if where if cannotcontactthespark plugtopreventaccidentalstarting.

Engine exhaust gasescontain DEADLY carbon monoxidegas. This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficientconcentrations,can cause

unconsciousnessor even death. Operate this equipmentonly in the open air where adequate

ventilationis available.

• Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and itsvaporsare EXPLOSIVE. Do not permit smoking,open flames,

sparksor heat in the vicinitywhile handling gasoline.Avoid spillinggasolineon a hotengine. Allow unitto cool for 2 minutes before refueling.

Complywith all laws regulatingstorage and handlingof gasoline.

• Locate this cleaningsystem in areas away from combustiblematedals, combustiblefumes ordust.

• The highpressureequipmentis designedto be used withSears authorized partsonly. Ifyou use thisequipment with partsthat do not complywith

minimumspecifications,the userassumes all risks and liabilities.

• Some chemicalsor detergentsmay be harmfulif

inhaledor ingested,causingsevere nausea, faintingorpoisoning.The harmfulelements may

cause propertydamage or severe injury.

• Do not allowCHILDREN to operate the cleaning

systemat any time. Operate engine onlyat govemed speed. Running

the engineat excessivespeeds increasesthe hazard of personalinjury.Do nottamper withparts

whichmay increaseor decrease the governed speed.

• Do not wear looseclothing,jewelry or anything that may be caught inthe starteror other rotating

parts.

• Beforestartingthecleaning system in cold

weather,check all parts of the equipmentand be sure ice has notformed there.

• Unitswithbrokenor missingparts, or without protectivehousingor coversshould NEVER be operated.

• The muffler and air cleanermust be installedand in goodconditionbefore operatingthe cleaning

system.These componentsact as spark arrestors ifthe engine backfires.

• Check the fuel systemfor leaksor signs of detedorationsuchas chafed or spongy hose,

looseormissingclamps or damaged tank or cap.

Correctall defects before operatingthe cleaning system.

• Do not sprayflammable liquids.

• Never allow any part of the bodytocome in

contactwiththe fluidstream. DO NOT come in

contactwith a fluid streamcreated by a leak in the highpressurehose.

• High pressurestreams offluid this equipment

producescan pierce skin and its underlying

tissues,leadingto sedousinjuryand possible

amputation.

• Neveraim the gunat people, animals or plants.

• High pressurespraycan cause paint chipsor

otherparticlesto becomeairbome and fly at high speeds.

• Alwayswear eye protectionwhenyou use this equipment or when you are in the vicinitywhere

the equipmentis in use.

• Operatethe pressureat nomorethan the PSI fluid pressurerated for your cleaning system.

Never move the machineby pullingon the high pressure hose. Use the handle providedon the top of the unit.

Always be certainthe spraygun, nozzlesand accessories are correctlyattached.

Never use a spraygunwhichdoes not have a

trigger lockor triggerguardin placeand in workingorder.

Use a respiratoror maskwhenever there isa chance that vapors may be inhaled.Read all

instructionswiththe mask so you are certainthe mask will providethe necessary protectionagainst

inhalingharmfulvapors.

Highpressure spray may damage fragile items includingglass. Do notpoint spray gunat glass

when in the jet spray mode.

Keep the hose connected to machine or the spray gunwhile the systemis pressurized. Disconnectingthe hosewhilethe unitis

pressurizedis dangerous. Holdthe spray gun firmly inyour hand beforeyou

startthe unit. Failureto do so couldresultin an injuryfrom a whippingspraygun. Donot leave the

spray gun unattendedwhilethe machine is , running.

The cleaning area shouldhave adequateslopes and drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due

to slipperysurfaces. Keep water spray away from electricwiringor fatal

electdc shock_mayresult.

Do not secure triggergunin the pull-back(open) position.

Do notby-pass any safety deviceon this machine.

The mufflerand engine heat up duringoperation and remain hot immediatelyafter shuttingit doWn. Avoid contact witha hot muffleror engineor you could be severely bumed.

Operate and store this uniton a stable surface.

Always store cleaningsystemwiththe

Dial--a--CleanerTM knob inthe OFF position. High pressure hosecan develop leaks fromwear,

kinking,abuse, etc. Water sprayingfrom a leak is capable of injectingmatenal intoskin. Inspect

hose each time before using it. Check all hosesfor cuts, leaks, abrasionsor bulgingof cover, or

damage or movementof couplings.If any ofthese conditions exist, replace hose immediately.Never repair high pressurehose. Replace it withanother hose that meats minimumpressureratingofyour

cleaningsystem.

I,_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT I

MEANS "ATFENTIONI!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."

CARTON CONTENTS

The followingpartsare shippedloosewithyour

cleaningsystem:

• Main Unit -- cleaning systemwith wheels,

chemicaltanks, guide handle. High Pressure Hose (already attached to pump)

• PartsBox (whichincludes items listed below)

• SprayGun

• Dual Lance with quick connect nozzle fitting

• EngineOil

• Three-peckof chemicalconcentrates

• Four multi-colored nozzles

• Manual Bag (which includesthe itemslisted

below)

• Owner's Manual

• Nozzle Cleaner Kit

• "O"--RingKit

• Tank Labels

Becomefamiliar with each piece before assembling

the cleaningsystem. Check all contents against the

illustrationon Page 5. Ifany parts are missingor damaged, call the PressureWasher Helpline at

1-800-222-3136.

TO REMOVE CLEANING SYSTEM FROM

CARTON

• Remove loose partsand parts box includedwith

yourcleaningsystem.

• Slicetwocorners at guide handle end of carton

fromtop to bottom so the panel can be folded downflat.

• Raiseguide handle, securein place.

Rollthe cleaningsystemout the open end of the

carton.

• Check carton for additionalloose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR CLEANING SYSTEM

Forthe mostpart, your CraftsmanHighPressure CleaningSystemhasbeen assembledat the facton]. You must,however,assemblethe spraygun, and attachthe highpressurehosetothe spraygun.

• Cutthe tiewrapson the highpressurehoseand

connecthighpressurehoseto gun.Tightenby hand.

Attachdual lanceto spraygun.

Uft the handle to upright position and

slide the locking

caps Into place

• Place assembled spray gunon holder.

KNOW YOUR HIGH CLEANING SYSTEM

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your cleaning system. Comparethe illustrationswith your cleaning systemtofamiliarizeyourselfwith the locationsof variouscontrolsand adjustments.

System Rinse, Detergent and

Chemical Reservoirs with

Internal Filter and Baffle

Dual Lance with Quick- Connect Fitting

Spray Gun

GasTank

Air Filter

HighPressursHose PrimerBulb

Water Inlet

Dial-A-Cleaner'* Selector Knob

Pressure

Pump

Oil Pill Cap

CommandTM

Air Filter - Dry type filterelement limitsthe amountof dirtand dustthat gets in the engine.

DiaI-A-Clsaner TM Selector Knob - Selectsanyone of three chemicals or the clean water system rinse.

Dual Lance with Quick-Connect Fitting- The dual lance attaches to the spray gun and allowsyou to switchfrom low pressure mode, for applying

chemicals,to high pressure mode, for cleaning.The quick connectfittinglets you quicklyexchangethe four provided nozzles to adjustthe spray pattern ofthe

high pressurespray.

Gas Tank - Fill gas tank with regular unleaded

gasolinehera. High Pressure Hose - Connect one end to the spray

gun.

OII Fill Cap - Fillengine withoil here. See page 8 for oil recommendations.

Pressure Command TM - Sets outputwater pressure. Primer Bulb - Used to start a cold engine. Pump - Developshighwater pressure. Spray Gun - Controlsthe applicationof water onto

cleaningsurfacewith triggerdevice. Includessafety latch.

System Rinse, Detergent and Chemical Reservoirs with Internal Filter and Baffle - Usedto provide

detergentor other chemicalsto the low pressurewater stream.

Water inlet - Connectionfor garden hose.

HOW TO USE YOUR CLEANING SYSTEM

Read these instructionsand learn howto use your

cleaning system before you attempt to startyour cleaning system. If you have any problems operating your cleaningsystem, please call the pressurewasher

helpUneat 1-800-222-3136.

How To Use the NozTJes

,_ DANGER: Never exchange nozzleswithout

lockingthe safetylatch on the trigger.

Pull backthe collaron the quick connectand pull the currentnozzle off;Store the nozzle in the space providedon the controlpanel.

The quick-connect on the dual lanceallows you switch between four differentnozzles. The nozzles

vary the spray pattern of the highpressurestream as shown below.

White Green

Yellow Red

too

In order t0 Changethe nozzle beingused, followthese

instructions:

Engage the safety latch on the spraygun.

Note: For a more gentle rinse, selectthe 40* or 25"

degree nozzle. To scourthe surface, selectthe 15° or 0° nozzle.

• Pull backthe collar, insert the new nozzle and

release the collar, making sure it becomes flush with the end ofthe quick connect. Pullon the nozzle to make sure it is securelyin place.

Note: The chemicalnozzle is permanently affixedto

your dual lanceand has a spray pettem of25 degrees. It must be used when applyingchemical.

• For mosteffectivecleaning, keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inchesaway from cleaning

surface.

• Damage to the surface may occur ifyou get the spray nozzle too clove to it.

Cleaning With The Nozzles ana ,_lying Chemical

WARNING: You must attachall hosesbefore

you startthe engine. Startingthe engine without

allthe hosesconnected and withoutthe water

turnedON willdamage the pump.

IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specificallyfor pressurewasher cleaning systems.Household detergentscoulddamage the pump.

Safety Latch

Up to three (3) differentsolutions can be carded onthe cleaningsystemat one time. To applydetergentfollow

these steps:

• Dilutionis necessarywhen usingthe supplied chemicalpackets, Simplysnipone comer of the

plastic pouch,pour the chemicalinto the tank, then fill the tank with clean water. Label tanks with the provided tank labels.

Pour chemical into one of

the tanks labeled A, B, C.

Ifusinganotherchemicaldesignedforusewith

pressurewashers,preparethechemicalsolutionas

requiredbythechemicalmanufacturer.Fill

chemicalreservoir(s)withthepreparedsolutionas

needed. RotatetheDial-A-CleanerTM selector knobto the

letter correspondingto the desired reservoir. Open the chemical valve handle fully on the dual

lance by turningit countemlockwiseto place the cleaningsystem in low pressure mode. Detergent cannot be applied with the chemical valve

handle in the high pressure position.

• Connect garden hose to water inlet, checkthat desiredwater pressure.

high pressurehose is connected to spray gun and Expandthe spray patternfor a more gentlednsing pump (see ASSEMBLY on page 4), and start action. Startat top ofarea to be dnsed,working. engine, downwith same actionas for cleaning.

Wash and Rinse Surface

This CraftsmanCleaning System permitsregulationof outputwater pressureby varyingthe enginespeed. The Pressure CommandTM found on the front panel

may be set, as follows: Pressure Low to High

Duty Light Medium Heav"t

Application Auto Concrete Paint removal

Boat Driveway Degreasing Furniture Deck

Afteryou have applied detergent, scourthe surface clean, as follows:

• Closethe chemicalvalve handlefullyon the dual lance by turningit clockwiseto placethe cleaning

systemin highpressuremode. Chemicalwill not

flow when in the highpressuremode.

withthe highpressurewater streamand then rinse it

Select and installthe desired nozzlefollowingthe instructionson'How to Use the Nozzles"on page 6.

AdjustPressureCommancFMcontrol to obtain

be cleaned. Make surethere is no damage

Attachgarden caused by the highpressurespray.

to hoseto

waterinlet

CAUTION: Before starting yourCleaning

System,make sure you have read and followed the instructionsin the sections =BeforeStarting the Cleaning System"on page8 and "To Start the Cleaning System" on page 8.

WARNING: Be extremely careful if you must

use thecleaning system from a ladder, scaffoldingor any other relativelyunstable

location.When you pressthe trigger,the recoil from the initial spray couldforce youtofall, or if you are too close tothe cleaningsurface, the high pressurespray couldforce you offa climbingapparatus.

Start at lower portionof area to be washed and work upward, using long,even overlappingstrokes.

Allowdetergent to 'soak in' (between3-5 minutes) before washingand rinsing. Reapply as neededto preventsurface from drying.

RINSE SYSTE'_MAFTER EVERY USE It is imperativethatthe chemical selectorsystembe

rinsedafter each useto preventcloggingor leaks:

CAUTION: Test a small area of thesurfaceto

Fillthe System Rinse reservoirwithclean water. Beforedisconnectingthewater supply,start your'

cleaningsystem.

CAUTION: Before startingyour Cleaning

System,makesure you have readand followed

the instructionsinthesections"Before Starting the CleaningSystem"on page 8 and "To Start the CleaningSystem"on page 8.

Open the chemicalvalve handlefullyon the dual lance by tuming it counterclockwiseto place the

cleaningsystemin low pressuremode. Rotate the Dial-A-CleanerTM selectorknobto the lettercorrespondingto the System Rinsetank. As

clean rinsewaterisdrawn throughthe system, continuethe flow untilnodetergentfoam is

observed.

• Rotate the Dial-A-CleanerTM selector Imob to the

OFF position.

BEFORE STARTING THE CLEANING SYSTEM

To operatetheengineyouwillneedtodothefollowing:

Add Engine Oil only use high qualitydetergentoil ratedwith API

service classificationSF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade accordingto your expected operating

temperature:

colder _ 32°F _ warmer

,,t II J,

5W30 SAE 30

Althoughmulti-viscosityoils(5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve startingin coldweather, these multi-viscosity oilswill resultin increasedoilconsumption when used

above 32°F. Check yourengine oil level more frequentlyto avoid possibledamage from runninglow

on oil.

Place cleaningsystemon a level surface Clean area aroundoil fill cap and remove.

Dil Fill Cap

Oil Drain Plug

Pour oilfrom enclosedbottle intothe oilfillopening untiloil reachesthe point of overflowing. Do not

overfill. Install oil fillcap. Hand tightensecurely.

To add fuel to engine:

Clean area aroundfuel cap, removecap.

• Add regular unleaded gasoline,slowly,to the fuel

tank.

Important: Never mix oilwith gasoline.

• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilledgasoline.

TO START THE CLEANING SYSTEM

The best way to start yourcleaningsystem engine for the firsttime isto followthese instructionsstep-by- step. This startinginformationalso applies whenever

you start the engine afteryou have letthe cleaning system sit idle for at least a day.

Place the cleaningsystem in an area close enough

to an outsidewater soume that canflow at a rate of

at least 3 gallonsper minute. Connect a garden hose to the water spout.

• Check that the high pressurehose is tigh'tly

connectedto the spray gun and to the pump. See ASSEMBLY sectionon page 4.

• Check inletscreen on the water inlet. If the screen

is dirty,clean before attachinga garden hose. ffthe screen is damaged, do not connectto the garden

hose. Replacewith screen providedin maintenance kitor cell 1-800-366-PART toorder a replacement

inlet screen.

• Attach thethe garden hose tothe water inlet.

• Tum on the water,

,& CAUTION_Do not runpumpwithoutthe water

supplyconnected and turned on. You must

follow this cautionor the pump willbe damaged.

• Remove the dual lance from the spray gun.

• Pullthe tdggeron the spray gunand hold untila

steady stream ofwater appears.

• Engage the safety latchon the spraygun.

Add Gasoline

• Use regular unleaded gasolinewith thecleaning system engine. Fuel tank capacityis 1 gallon.

,_ DANGER: Never fillfuel tank indoors.Never fill

fueltankwhen engineis runningor hot. Do not smokewhen fillingfuel tank.

,_ CAUTION: Do notoverfillthe fuel tank. Always

leave roomfor expansion.

CAUTION: Experienceindicatesthat alcohol

blendedfuels (calledgasohol or usingethanol or methanol) can attract moisturewhichleadsto separationandformationof acidsduring

storage.Acidicgas can damage thefuel system ofan enginewhilein storage.

• Attach dual lance ontospray gun.

• Move Run/Stopswitchtothe "Run" position.

• Pressthe primerbulb three (3) times, waitingtwo

(2) secondsbetween each push.

• Grasp starterhandle and pullslowly untilyou feel some resistance.Then pullcord rapidlyto overcomecompression,preventkickbackand start

theengine. Let rope retum to starterslowly.

Note: The PressureCommandTM may be placed in any positionduringstaring or operation.However, for

cold starts,itis recommendedthat the Pressure

CommandTM be placed inthe Uhigh"position.

Note: If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls,primethe engine three (3) times and pullstarter ropeagain.

Once the engine has started, disengage the spray gun safety latch.

HOW TO STOP YOUR CLEANING SYSTEM

• Move the Run/Stop switchto the "Stop" position. Simply shutting off the engine will not release

pressure in the system. Squeeze triggeronthe

spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose.

Note: A small amountof water will squirtout when you release the pressure.

• Rotate the Dial-A-Cleaner TM selector knob to the

OFF position to prevent chemical leakage.

SIPHONING

DO NOT siphon standing water for yourwater supply. Contaminated, brackishor dirty water can damage the

pump. Connect onlyto householdwater supply.

TIPS

Never use the garden hose inlet to siphon detergent orwax.

If you hold the spray nozzle too far away fromthe objectbeing cleaned, washing willnot be as _'

effective.

• Always store the cleaning system with the Dial- A-Cleaner TM selector knob to the OFF position.

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